Christian Jarrett on The Science of Personality

Jul 8, 2022

Christian Jarrett is a chartered psychologist and Deputy Editor of Psyche, blending insights from psychology and neuroscience. He discusses his book, "Be Who You Want," shedding light on how personality traits evolve with age and can be influenced by deliberate actions. The conversation dives into the Big Five traits, the role of mood in shaping personality perceptions, and how embracing openness can drive personal growth. Jarrett also explores how social roles impact traits like conscientiousness, making the case for meaningful change through self-awareness and support.

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ANECDOTE

Twitter Spats

Christian Jarrett used to get caught up in Twitter arguments, often feeling worse afterward.
He now avoids such engagement, recognizing it brings out a negative side of his personality.

INSIGHT

Personality Change

Personality change is a complex question, raising questions about identity and measurement.
Despite the complexity, significant change is possible and likely the norm.

INSIGHT

Measuring Identity

The Big Five personality traits are a useful framework, but not the only one.
Other aspects, such as values, life stories, and relationships contribute to who we are.

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Christian Jarrett is the author, editor or contributor to ten books, spanning psychology, neuroscience, self-help and productivity. He is recognized as a chartered psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society. and is the Deputy Editor of Psyche, a global digital magazine that illuminates the human condition through psychology, philosophical understanding and the arts.

Eric and Christian discuss his latest is Be Who You Want: Unlocking The Science of Personality Change.

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Christian Jarrett and I Discuss The Science of Personality and …

His book, Be Who You Want: Unlocking The Science of Personality Change
How some traits are genetic but don’t entirely influence our personality
Deliberate actions can short circuit our innate tendencies
How cognitive and physical exercise builds confidence and encourages open mindedness
The link between mood and personality
Defining mood as the temporary state of how you feel
How extroversion and introversion personalities are affected by habit
The 5 main traits of personality: openness to experience, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism
The maturity principle and how personality traits change as we age
How those who are more open and resilient are less prone to dementia
Social investment theory refers to how the roles we take on in life shape our personality
Will power and the ego depletion theory
The importance of being realistic and honest with ourselves when wanting to change

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